# Does ilert support robust logging of user changes?

Yes, our platform supports comprehensive audit logging. Every user action — whether it's a configuration change, alert acknowledgment, or escalation modification — is tracked and timestamped.

## Audit logging capabilities

### Comprehensive tracking

ilert logs all user activities including:

* **Configuration changes**: Modifications to alert sources, teams, and escalation policies
* **Alert actions**: Acknowledgments, escalations, and resolutions
* **User management**: User creation, role changes, and permission updates
* **System access**: Login attempts and session management
* **Integration changes**: Modifications to webhooks and API configurations

### Detailed audit information

Each logged action includes:

* **User identification**: Who performed the action
* **Timestamp**: When the action occurred
* **Action details**: What was changed and how
* **IP address**: Source of the action for security tracking
* **Context**: Related actions and system state

## Compliance and security

### Audit trail benefits

Comprehensive logging provides:

* **Compliance support**: Meet regulatory requirements for audit trails
* **Security monitoring**: Track suspicious activities and unauthorized changes
* **Troubleshooting**: Identify the source of configuration issues
* **Accountability**: Ensure proper attribution of all system changes

### Data retention

* **Long-term storage**: Audit logs are retained for compliance purposes
* **Search capabilities**: Quickly find specific actions or user activities
* **Export options**: Download audit data for external analysis
* **Backup protection**: Audit logs are included in system backups

## Accessing audit information

### Viewing audit logs

You can access audit information through:

* **Web interface**: View logs directly in the ilert dashboard
* **API access**: Programmatically retrieve audit data
* **Export functionality**: Download logs for external analysis
* **Real-time monitoring**: Monitor activities as they occur

## Getting started

To access audit logs, navigate to the administration section of your ilert account and look for the audit logging options.

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**Related Documentation**

* [User Roles and Permissions](https://docs.ilert.com/user-administration/user-roles-and-permissions)
* [Account Settings](https://docs.ilert.com/user-administration/teams)
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